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Athlone Boys' High School

Public secondary school · Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Johannesburg East district (1 circuit)

Welcome to Athlone Boys' High School, a public secondary school serving Johannesburg. Its last matric group achieved a 91.9% pass rate.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Athlone Boys' High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Athlone Boys' High School is a public secondary school in Johannesburg. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

539
Learners
21
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Good to know

More about this school

  • Founded in 1915; the current Bezuidenhout Valley campus was inaugurated in 1926.
  • Notable alumni include human rights lawyer George Bizos and musician Johnny Clegg.
In the news

Athlone Boys' High School on the news

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Athlone Boys' High School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Athlone Boys' High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Athlone Boys' High School entered 62 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 91.9% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023817795.1%
2024856475.3%
2025625791.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Athlone Boys' High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Economics led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics141285.7%
Mathematical Literacy716388.7%
Physical Sciences11872.7%
Life Sciences533260.4%
Accounting241354.2%
Business Studies554276.4%
Economics1414100.0%
Geography494693.9%
History494081.6%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Johannesburg East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Johannesburg East district with Athlone Boys' High School.

  • Kanana Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Athlone Boys' High School, 3,591 compared with 539; is a public primary school, a different phase than Athlone Boys' High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Athlone Boys' High School, 2,896 compared with 539; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Athlone Boys' High School's 91.9%.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Athlone Boys' High School, 2,848 compared with 539; is a public primary school, a different phase than Athlone Boys' High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Ebomini Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,818 learners against Athlone Boys' High School's 539; is a public primary school, a different phase than Athlone Boys' High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Sedi Laka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,781 learners against Athlone Boys' High School's 539; is a public primary school, a different phase than Athlone Boys' High School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Johannesburg

Zooming into Johannesburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against Athlone Boys' High School.

  • Cosmo City Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,936 learners against Athlone Boys' High School's 539, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Alexandra Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Athlone Boys' High School, 2,896 compared with 539; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.3% against Athlone Boys' High School's 91.9%.
  • Cosmo City Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,892 learners against Athlone Boys' High School's 539; is a public primary school, a different phase than Athlone Boys' High School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Spectrum Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,888 learners against Athlone Boys' High School's 539; is a public primary school, a different phase than Athlone Boys' High School; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Kaalfontein Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Athlone Boys' High School, 2,848 compared with 539; is a public primary school, a different phase than Athlone Boys' High School; and charges fees under quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Athlone Boys' High School for 2027

As a public school, Athlone Boys' High School follows Gauteng's centralised 2027 admissions process for Grade 1 and Grade 8, applied for online via the Gauteng Online Admissions System (the 2027 window ran from 5 August to 4 September 2026). See the video below for how it works, and the full Gauteng School Application Process Guide for the complete process.

Gauteng Department of Education: how to apply through the online admissions system.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
70, Bezuidenhout Avenue, Bezuidenhout Valley, Johannesburg, Johannesburg
Telephone
011 618 3537
EMIS number
700130104
Online

Website and social media

Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Athlone Boys' High School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Athlone Boys' High School directly, on 011 618 3537, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Athlone Boys' High School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Athlone Boys' High School the best school in Johannesburg?
On the numbers that are published, Athlone Boys' High School's 91.9% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ALEXANDRA SECONDARY SCHOOL at 78.3%.
How many other schools are there in Johannesburg besides Athlone Boys' High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Johannesburg, including Cosmo City Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Athlone Boys' High School?
Athlone Boys' High School reported 539 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Athlone Boys' High School?
Yes, Athlone Boys' High School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Athlone Boys' High School's matric results like?
Athlone Boys' High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.9%, in 2025. That's down from 95.1% in 2023.
Is Athlone Boys' High School a public or private school?
Athlone Boys' High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Athlone Boys' High School?
You can call 011 618 3537. It is located at 70, Bezuidenhout Avenue, Bezuidenhout Valley, Johannesburg, Johannesburg.
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